We returned to Nashville a few weeks ago to celebrate Niecelet’s 21st birthday. It’s partially – ok, entirely my fault. After our first trip to Nashville, I was telling her how cool it was and OMG you should go there for your 21st birthday! She never forgot and I was half-hoping she would but then … Continue reading Nashville 2.0
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3 Funerals and a Colonoscopy
TW: for death and for length I think we’ve all noticed a notable number of people crossing over in recent months. Celebrities aside, we had to say goodbye to three family members and at least two people we call friends. I’ll start with the two family friends. John, who was long ago a close friend … Continue reading 3 Funerals and a Colonoscopy
Pittsburgh Do-Over
The convertible saga continues… She remains at the garage getting her heart transplant (aka Coyote engine), and parts keep arriving on our doorstep, and Todd continues to peruse Facebook Marketplace as he always does and it’s almost always about cars Mustangs and car – things. Several weeks ago he showed me a pair of seats … Continue reading Pittsburgh Do-Over
I Don’t Have the Credentials
(10 minute read) Our lives have been incredibly busy over the last several weeks for multiple reasons including but not limited to me working in another office a couple of days a week (including my day off) and Todd working overtime on the convertible rebuild (remember – coyote engine). As such, I carry my day … Continue reading I Don’t Have the Credentials
Ocean City, Again
Where have I been? There are at least three posts you missed. Wait! Don’t look back. They’re not there, because they’re still in here *taps side of head*. I’ll get them out eventually. Maybe. We just returned from the annual Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) conference. I’ve been piggybacking on this work trip for the … Continue reading Ocean City, Again
Holiday Letter 2024
I’m a little late on this angle, but I would like to share my entry for the Annual Holiday Letter. I have another entry that I was going to post as A Year in Review but I stumbled on these “10 Simple Steps” for creating this traditional “message.” The article itself hails from 2011 so … Continue reading Holiday Letter 2024
Life is Too Short to Have a Bad Cart
The end of 2024 is nigh and another year is impatiently rapping at our doors. I just went back and re-read last year’s entry, which just so happened to be ON the 30th just like this one and this is entirely accidental. A year ago today I was anticipating a newly renovated bathroom – which … Continue reading Life is Too Short to Have a Bad Cart
TAIDIA – Destination: OCMD and Melfa, Virginia
(road trip days 9 and 10) Well, this is it. The final days of what probably sounds like the endless road trip. It was a great ride. Many memories. A lot of sleep and rest. A lot of good food and expensive alcohol. Moments that seemed to “just happen,” like magic, my mom said. I … Continue reading TAIDIA – Destination: OCMD and Melfa, Virginia
TIADIA – Destination Banner Elk, North Carolina
(Road trip day 7) I have a tendency toward detail and verbiage and so if you want to jump to section two: The Real Reason We’re Here, I won’t be offended. What the hell is in Banner Elk, North Carolina? We left Nashville after another fortifying hotel breakfast and decided to hunt for [Yazoo] Gerst … Continue reading TIADIA – Destination Banner Elk, North Carolina
What We Did in Nashville, Part 2
Nashville Day 4 Our last day in Nashville we skipped breakfast, got a late start, and walked to the Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium. Purchased $36 tickets at the ticket window, entered the main lobby, and climbed the grand staircase. The daytime tours are self-guided after you watch a short film about … Continue reading What We Did in Nashville, Part 2
The Tara Chronicles 